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NX55 POV

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 POV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 81,256 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,538 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers over door sills

movement in rear wheel bearings/suspension

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,606 miles

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,276 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 3 Aug 2009 24,274 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,014 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 2mm.

creeking noise from o/s front brake caliper when braking, recommend investigating.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 24,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres getting low on 2mm.

creeking noise from o/s front brake caliper when braking, recommend investigating.

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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NX55 POV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX55 POV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NX55 POV registered?

NX55 POV is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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